Dynamic Details- and Results-Focused Leader Committed to Optimizing Multi-Site Global Sales, Business & Operations Initiatives

Operations Management ￨ New Business Development ￨ Strategic Analysis / Planning

Team Building / Training ￨ Best Practices ￨ Trends Tracking ￨ Cost-Reducing Initiatives

International Trade ￨ Sales Analysis ￨ Forecasts ￨ Import / Export Documentation ￨ Compliance

Supply Chain Operations ￨ Logistics Coordination ￨ Inventory Control ￨ Audits ￨ Data Management

Highly Accomplished Sales / Business Leader who drives global companywide growth, creates targeted initiatives, provides world-class products / services, and cultivates a strong company image with superior quality. Top Performer who offers solutions-centric critical thinking for insightful, change-oriented results to align with a company s vision, value, and goals. High-Achieving Self-Starter who excels at analyzing customer needs, identifying lucrative opportunities, defining strategies for capturing new business and developing an existing client base, and attaining leverage in competitive markets. Bilingual Communicator (Japanese / English) who develops synergistic relationships with cross-geographical decision-makers, business teams, and customers, and who leads peers by example and with ethics and integrity.

Career Highlights Include:

  Exhibiting recognition as a quick study who rapidly picks up new concepts.

  Developing methods to manage risk and optimize cash flow and asset allocation.

  Accurately preparing sales analyses and forecasts to align with the company s goals.

  Driving profitable imports / exports in the U.S. while remedying supply chain delays.

  Actively upholding cutting-edge business skills and up-to-date industry trends awareness.

  Strategically analyzing inventories to promote seamless globally based business operations.

  Achieving cost-advantageous pricing due to efficient resource allocation and service outsourcing.

  Providing hands-on executive support always willing to go the extra mile to surpass the status quo.

Fujikura Graphics, Inc., Secaucus, XXXXXX

(2010 Present)

General Manager

Capitalize on the opportunity to lead forward-thinking administrative initiatives within a challenging global marketplace, including overseeing Fujikura Japan s investment in the U.S. market while coordinating and managing high-volume plant activities. Directly report to the company s president regarding international trade, sales, and operations. Maximize bottom-line performance by directing all international sales efforts, including performing research and analysis to assist top-level management at the parent company, as well as developing strategies and business plans for the U.S. subsidiary. Deliver targeted recommendations and coordinate allocation of companywide resources. Expertly measure business performance while managing supply chain and logistics, developing guidelines for pricing, coordinating transportation, and facilitating distribution systems and order processing for efficient operations. Coordinate import activities, including handling customs clearance, invoicing, and shipping. Prepare detailed management reports, including conducting audits and analyzing sales transactions and inventory levels, evaluating financials and sales reports, and assessing accounts payable and receivable issues to collectively synchronize sales forecasting and marketing efforts.

Fujikura Rubber, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan

(2009 2010)

Sales Assistant

Drove business growth by leading competitive trades and sales with Fujikura Japan s overseas affiliates and customers. Led strategic decision-making among a top-performing team of associates, including one Assistant Sales Manager responsible for preparing and processing sales and import / export documentation for overseas sales within a Printing Materials Division. Completed rigorous in-house training regarding comprehensive business operations of Fujikura Japan.

Fujikura Composite America, Inc., Schaumburg, IL

(2005 2009)

Operations Coordinator

Utilized broad scope of industry knowledge toward expertly analyzing, controlling, and coordinating logistics functions and supply chain processes related to the company s product distribution and inventory management. Ensured seamless operational processes by efficiently modifying a supply chain infrastructure and synchronizing activities to optimize practices. Comprehensively gathered information, including data and reports, to avoid overstock and excess at the U.S. facility. Optimized companywide success by preparing reports regarding inventory levels, sales activities, and financial status, as well as accurately preparing sales analysis and forecasts to align with the company s goals.

Kintetsu Department Store, Kyoto, Japan

(1998 2002)

Supervisor Reception Desk

Played a vital role in proactively training, mentoring, and managing service-focused teams in delivering excellence in customer service and exceeding retail store objectives. Planned and prioritized daily workflow to meet operational goals. Contributed solid communication skills toward promptly responding to and / or resolving wide-ranging customer issues.

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

Master of Business Administration (Leadership Management Emphasis)

Graduate-Level Leadership Management Behavior Project Included Analysis of Corporate Organizational Behavior, Strategy Formulation,

and Implementation of Improved Managerial Skills to Effectively Direct Operations, Maximize HR, and Drive Key Corporate Efficiency

Kyoto Seika University, Kyoto, Japan

Bachelor of Humanities (Japanese Art History Emphasis)

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

Undergraduate Management Studies

Key Academic Studies

Managerial Accounting / Control ￨ Managerial / Organizational Behavior ￨ Business / Management Operations

Management of Information Systems ￨ Working Capital Management ￨ Financial Management ￨ International Dimensions